The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 30

6C THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Wednesday, February 27, 1974 ioflisteir's pcoinroose le SB disinterest in FY voungj peopi any the board having to "lay off" teachers. Mo Vbg Mr. Wagner reported that a possible $400,000 could be spent in this area. He feels though, that with the insufficient number of applications he has received there will be a lack of high quality projects. The lack of response, according to Mr.

Wagner, is partly due to the late announcement of this year's program. This curtailed 'the efforts of the field workers who did not want to start promoting the program until they were sure it was going to exist. Mr. Wagner is still hoping to see and increase in the number of applications from the area. Anyone wishing advice in preparing their project should contact Mr.

Wagner by calling collect to 688-7791. Applications are available from the local Canada Manpower Centre and the deadline for submitting projects is March 15. Opportunities for Youth project officer, Gary Wagner, stated that from the lack of interest he has seen towards OFY grants in this area, he feels that perhaps OFY should disband until the young people once again begin to "show an interest in making the world a better place to be. Mr. Wagner said that young people are showing a definite lack of interest towards playing a role in community affairs.

However, the average elementary class ratio is 23.39 to one. According to the British Columbia Teachers" Federation, the average class size in the Chilliwack area is 28.6 children in the elementary schools and 26.8 at secondary schools. A spokesman said the figures were reached through surveys conducted by questionaire. She said some principals in the Chilliwack district did not respond to the questionares so "the figures are not entirely accurate." CDTA president. Mr.

Houghton told The Progress that he hopes Mrs. Dailly will use the BCTF figures in determining which areas need financial help in keeping class sizes down. He said it is also hoped "the minister will act rapidly on the letters written to her by both the Chilliwack board of trustees and the teachers' association." Education minister Eileen Dailly's word that she will be attempting to aid areas in the province suffering inflated pupil-teacher ratios has been "tentatively" greeted with welcome by Chilliwack area teachers. "Tentative" because the president of the Chilliwack and District Teachers' Association is not sure whether she has included this area as one of those needing help. The CDTA and the trustees of School District 33 have both approached the minister for help in at least keeping the September pupil-teacher ratio the same as it is now.

The board found it necessary to cut 29 teachers off the September roster in order to hold the school itax rate down to a reasonable level. It is expected that normal retirements and resignations will take care of the 29 people without Following an open meeting of both board and the CDTA two weeks ago. however, it was decided that the two groups would both approach the minister with an appeal for help. Wednesday afternoon last week, Mrs. Dailly stated that her department "recognizes that there are areas where the ratio exceeds the provincial average by a considerable amount." She added she would "assist special high density areas where classes of unreasonable size exist" by providing supplementary funds.

In British Columbia, the average pupil-teacher ratio for all schools stands at 21.5 to one. In Chilliwack, the overall average is 21.04 to one. That figure is slated to increase by September. Government of British Columbia MENU COMPETITION PURPOSE OF COMPETITION This competition is designed to help obtain a a selection of interesting and creative luncheon and dinner menus featuring a wide variety of British Columbia foods. To promote the preparation and enjoyment of these meals.

ELIGIBILITY The competition is open only to restaurant, hotel, institutional, catering and dining chefs and cooks, to professional dieticians, and to dietetic home economics or cooking school teachers; and to home economics and cooking school students. Entrants must be permanent residents of British Columbia. REQUIREMENTS You may submit any number of entries in each of the following categories. The price in each category is to be the price per person when catering for a group. ITems sefftiDed ffotr PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHER Tony Sevcik doesn't pretent to be a "Liberal" but he is gaining a reputation for taking Grit dignitaries to fishing haunts in the community.

Recently Tony was called on to squire B.C. Liberal leader David Anderson on a fishing jaunt up the Vedder River. Late last year Tony took federal agriculture minister Hon. Eugene Whalen on a fishing trip and he was more fortunate than Mr. Anderson, as he landed one cohoe.

This photo shows the B.C. Liberal leader trying his luck, unsuccessfully. 4a Spring Dinner 4b Spring Dinner 5a Summer Dinner 5b Summer Dinner 6a Fall-Winter Dinner 6b Fall-Winter Dinner 1a Spring Luncheon $4.50 or less 1b Spring Luncheon $5.75 or less 2a Summer Luncheon $4.50 or less 2b Summer Luncheon $5.75 or less 3a Fall-Winter Luncheon $4.50 or less 3b Fall-Winter Luncheon $5.75 or less $6.50 or less $8.00 or less $6.50 or less $8.00 or less $6.50 or less $8.00 or less pitnl contract Genuine AMC Terms for a major provincial contract with Hospital Employees Union Local 180 have been settled and will affect some 240 members of the staff at Chilliwack General Hospital according to a report by Mayor W. G. R.

Simpson. The contract will provide for substantial increases in hospital wage costs between now and early in 1976. A spokesman for the hospital provided the details underlying Mr. Simpson's statement. Hospital Employees Union members constitute about 55 per cent of the staff at the hospital, and accounted for (50 per cent) of the total hospital payroll of $3,015,000 for 1973.

The contract negotiations were conducted by D. R. Blair, who had been appointed as an industrial inquiry commissioner by the minister of labor. The provincial government negotiated agreement, dated August 3, 1973, directed the parties involved to cut out of the contract any provisions which could be considered as descriminatory against female employees. 7U EP American Motors If, in the opinion of the judges, the cost estimate for an entry does not seem feasible, it will be reclassified in a different category.

JUDGING Professional and student entries will be judged separately and on the following points: 1. Over-all appetite appeal. 2. Variety of B.C. foods used.

3. Appropriateness for the season. 4. Imagination and creativity. PRIZES Winning professional and student entries in each category will be awarded the following prizes: For the best menu, a framed gold certificate and $250 cash.

For the second-best menu, a framed silver certificate and $100 cash. For the third-best menu, a framed bronze certificate and $50 cash. A number of framed Honourable Mention certificates will also be awarded. HOW TO ENTER Type, or clearly print each menu on one side of an SVz" 11" sheet of plain bond paper. At the top show the category.

In the top right-hand corner write "Professional Entry" or "Student On a separate sheet of paper print your name, address, phone, place of employment or school where enrolled. All entries become the property of the Government of British Columbia. Entries should be addressed to: MENU COMPETITION Office of the Provincial Secretary Government of British Columbia Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 CLOSING DATE All entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 15, 1974. This step will result in many female job categories such as practical nurses and maids, receiving further adjustments in their salaries.

The contract also allows for a cost of living allowance formula. Spokesman for the hospital reported that if the consumer price index rises above 2 per cent, the wages will be adjusted accordingly. Cost of living adjustments can be made three times during the two years that the contract is in effect. Provisions for fringe benefits are included in the terms of the contract. These benefits include four weeks vacation leave after one year of employment, severance allowances and payment of time and a half to employees who work over certain statuatory holidays.

Job training relating to technical change and apprenticeship programs for practical nurses are also covered in the agreement, according to hospital spokesman. Lamb club elects new executive At the last meeting of the Chilliwack 4-H Lamb Club on February 13, the executive was elected for 1974. Results were as follows: president Nancy Higgin-son, vice-president Sandy Stoller, secretary Debbie Schlager and treasurer Debbie Cruikshank. Junior council representatives are Nancy Higginson and Sandy Stoller. Victoria reporter is Lisa Ruby and reporter for the Chilliwack Progress is Geoffrey Weeden.

Also elected to the executive were Laurie Jones on the scrap-book, and Mike Patten who is in charge of equipment. The next meeting of the Lamb Club will be held March 13 at 8 p.m. at the home of Michael Patten, 10200 Brentwood Drive, Chilliwack. News from Camp River Parts and Authorized Service WESTGATE MOTORS LTD. 45844 Yale Rd.

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Debbie Miller and Dick Rhodes were chosen king and queen of hearts. Richard Fitch won the cake raffle. Members have decided to hold the March dance on a Saturday night in an effort to enlarge the attendance. Date will be decided later. Doug Northgraves, Mike Ongyerth and Dick Rhodes, accompanied by Ernie Rhodes, travelled by bus to Vancouver where they were guests of the Vancouver Blazers Hockey Team at the Blazers' game against the New England Whalers.

Other members of the four Pee Wee House League Chilliwack Minor Hockey Teams also attended. Eight of the Pee Wee players were invited to participate in a "shoot-out" during the intermission and all eight received a small trophy as a memento of their participation. Dick Rhodes was one that was chosen. Don't Forqet he KINSMEN Chilliwack's Most Luxurious Apartments Is NOW RENTING STILLAFEWOFTHE ONE AND TWO BEDROOM LUXURY SUITES AVAILABLE Complete with appliances, drapes, wall to wall carpeting Rent includes heat, sauna, By Mrs. E.

J. Rhodes Historian of Camp River Ladies' Circle has been busy collecting items for the circle's scrapbook it was reported when members of the circle attended the February meeting in Mrs. Nettie Lee's home. Mrs. Larry Moore said she would appreciate hearing from anyone from this district who has interesting pictures or stories of the past to donate or loan for copying for her records.

Mrs. Moore can be reached at 794-7755. Other members are also quite willing to pass on any news or pictures to her. An electric kettle was donated for the circle's use at their various projects. Arrangements were made for the group to cater to the bingo games in Rosedale and to help with canvassing during the drive for the cancer campaign.

Articles for the fall bazaar were handed in to the convener, new ideas were discussed and samples were displayed by various members. Circle members gave Mrs. Ernie Rhodes a gift to be presented to her daughter, Mrs. Janet Baxter, whose marriage to George Colussi, is to take place. Both reside in Prince George.

As membership is smaller now it was decided to have two members and not three arrange for the tea after the meetings. Mrs. Renee Kliever won the flower box draw. Hostess was assisted with tea by Mrs. Norman Standeven, Mrs.

Burns Fraser and Mrs. Kliever. Next meeting will be in Mrs. Donald Northgraves's home. Camp River Dance Club held their monthly dance in Camp River Hall decorated in a Valen Elk View Social Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs.

Max Hocken with Mrs. Jake Huth co-hostess. There were 15 members and six children present. Mrs. Hugh Sexsmith and Mrs.

Liley Hale were visitors and Mrs. Claude Cuff was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. Ken Dobell was hostess for the Westend Sewing Circle. Mrs.

Blanche Stubbs was winner of the surprise gift. Mr. and Mrs. W. O.

Strahl and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mazurenko have returned after spending two weeks in Hawaii. April 27 For Pick-Up or Information Telephone Bob's Answering Service 795-3728 We will be contacting local businessmen in March, please consider donations to the Auction. indoorvtjeated pool Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Boven and son Hank were weekend guests at the home of their son-in-law and Mr. and Mrs. Pat McNeill, in Delta. Mrs.

Fred Northgraves visited for a few days with her aunt Mrs. Art Johnson in White Rock. I lew 'IP 1 Mi vt fc. fc ll Hot water heating appears to have originated in France early in the 18th century and was first used in a greenhouse. An incubator for hatching chickens for the Paris market was heated by a hot water circuit even before the French Revolution.

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